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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
GREAT BLAZE IN ST. LOUIS.
A FURNITURE FACTORY AND BUSI-
NESS HOUSES BURNED-HALF
A MILLION GONE.

A MILLION GONE.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22.-The most de-
struciive fire that has occurred in
this city in more than year broke
ont at six O'Clock tonight IN the
Woolman-Todd Company's whole.
sale bOoC and shoe house, Alb Wash.
ingtOn avenue. 1t soon cOmmuni.
Gated TO John Martin q Co.'S whole.
sale clothing house, next door on
the east, in the same building, and
then, sweeping swiftly through
both stores. ignlted the rear part of
the large hve.stOry warer0Oms Of
the Scarrett Furnishing Company,
which were filed from cellar to
garnet with furniture. Here The
fire ragged with great fury, and in
the course Of an hour the entire
building was Quilted and all its con-
tents destroyed. South Of the Scar
rett building, No. COZ, was the
building Of the Mitchell Furniture
Company, the fourth and fifth
stories OF which were entirely ruin
ed and the lower floO.s flooded
with water. North of the Scarrett
building, Nos. Gl5 aud 617 were oc.
cupied by Leonard Roos, extensive
furriers. These stores were also
completely Quilted, and their con
tents either wholly destroyed or
damaged beyond repair. Adjoin-
ing the WoOlman-TOdd Company,
on Washington avenue, was KOer-
ner's saloon and restaurant. This
was crushed by a falling wall aud
Afterwards burned. 90 the corner
Of Fourth street and Washington
avenue, within tue angle made by
the stores of John Martin Il Co
and the Scarrett FGr0lture Com
pany, stands the large retail dry
goods store of VIM. i. Grove &
Co., which escaped the fire, but a
part of it's west wall was bro
ken in by The falling OF the
east wall of Martin & Co.'s
building. ami the goods were
damaged by water and smoke to
the amount of about 10000. which
is covered by insurance. The sec
ond and third floors over KOelner's
saloon were occupied by A. Weiss
& Co., manufacturers Of underwear
and cloaks. Their loss IS 100000,
insurance $4,000. The other losses,
as near as they can be ascertained
tonight, are: Scarrett Furniture
Company, loss $12j,0O0, insurance
$4,000; WoOlman. Todd & Co.,
loss 100000, insurance $4,000
John Marin & Co., loss $4,000 TO
100000, insurance $4,000; Leon
ard Roos, loss on stoct, fixtures,
etc. $4,000 nearly covered by in.
surance. Mr.. ROOs also had large
amount of furs of all descriptions,
belonging TO ladies, which he had
kept through the summer on stOr-
age, and which were insured tor
about $4,000. The value of them
is not known. They are without
doubt entirely destroyed. Mitch
ellis Furniture Company, loss Sl5,
600, insurance $4,000; Koel ner's
loss $l2, 900, insurance $4,000. The
total loss will fall out little short OF
half million.
About seven O'Clock tonight the
PaGley jail building and Mandfac-
turing Company's works, on De-
Kalb street, between Barton and
1'rudeau streets, took fire and were
destroyed. Loss $4,000 on stock.
$4,000 on building; insured for
$4,000 to $4,000. Tue concern
has contracts for jails at Lake City
and other places to the amount of
S350.000
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
CARROTS Mental Condition.

BALTIMORE, October 24.-The
statement is made, on the highest
authority, that Robert Garrett IS
insane on one subject monoma.
mic on the telegraph. On all other
questions he is perfectly rational,
but when the telegraph is mention.
ed in his presence, or tho thought
of the manner Of its disposal fash.
es upon his mind, Mr.. Garrett loses
all control OF himself, and is totally
irresponsible for what he does. The
gravest fears arc entertained for
the ultimate results of his malady,
paralysis of the brain being not i'm.
probable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
For a Murder Committed Years Ago.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. %
David Roberts has been convicted
of murder in the Morgan County
(KentuckN J Circuit Court and sen,
fenced to the penitentiary for life
In October, 1864, he killed j. Il.
Kendall, of West Liberty, was ar.
rested, escaped and went West,
where he became prominent citi-
zen. A short time since a son of
Kendall learned of his whereabouts
and, procuring a requisition, had
him arrested and brought to Ken.
lucky for trial. Roberts is about
seventy years old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

Two daughters of VIM. Rely, Of
Springfield, Ohio, are in a critical
condition from the use of "Snow.
fake" a face powder. They lost
the use OF their fingers and arms,
and violent pains in the limbs and
stomach followed. The first symp.
toms were noticed five years ago,
but neither knew what it was.-
Kate, who was once portly, but
who is now a mere skeleton, has
spasms every half hour. Doctors
say it is doubtful if she ever recoy-
ers, and that even 1t she does she
will never be healthy again as
white lead from the powder is IN
her system.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

rs Boss Barbour is the issue
presented by the Roanoke Con
gention TO be considered in this
contest, the Republicans will take
especial pride in passing upon it.
Mr.. Barbour was one of the Con.
eresslonal syndicate which assum.
ed that the Republicans of Virginia
we're worthless characters, unfit by
reason of incapacity and general
cussedness to hold official positions,
and that consequently Virginia
should be made an exception 10
the general role Mr. Cleveland at
first laid down to govern his off.
cial appointments. This wholesale
Islander upon the Republicans of
Virginia ought to be resented with
unanimity and emphasis that
should make lasting impression.
The Republicans owe it to them.
selves, apart from the policies and
purposes Of the two parties, TO
avail themselves of the opportunity
this fall to speak out in their own
yindicatlon. Last fall all Of the
syndicate, except two, who asked
for popular approval, received
proper answer at the ballot box.
Mr.. Barbour did not give them a
chance. They have it now and
ought to use it for all that it is
WORTH Valley Virginidn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

The yigilants in West Virginia
are showing an energy and activity
in the lynching business, which is
enough to excite the envy of any
western State or territory, but the
parties on whom Judge Lynch has
been passing sentences were out
laws against society and if resort
to such measures is ever jnstifable
the summary punishment visited
upon them was we'll merited. In
all communities there are charac-
ters ready aud anxious to take any
advantage of the timidlty of Off
GERS or the lax administration of
justice and, when they reach a
point beg Ond which the endurance
of peaceable citizens will not allow
them to 60, they too often find
their own murderOus methods are
the means of bringing them to a
halt and cutting them short in their
careers of crime,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
DR.. FRANK KING.

From the Valley Virgnian.1
TIE Republican Senatorial Con.
ventiOn for the district composed
of tue counties OF Shenandoah and
Page. nominated. ou Saturday last,
Dc. Frank Kiog. Of Shenandoah, as
THE Republican candidate for the
State Senate. The Convention was
largely attended aPd tbe COMMA.
ton enthusiastically declared. DR..
King was not prescott. and had de.
sired the nonnudiIOh Of another
gentleman. bat uuder rhe circum.
stances attending his selection, will
NJ doubt accept. He is the proprle-
TOR of Ihe Van BUren Furoace /;
President of the Shenandoah Coun.
~ Agricultural Society; is a farm.
or aud blooded stock breeder, and
identified with all the material in.
ierests of the districts. He is a
gentleman of large intelligence,
splendid administrative abilities,
and excellent business Judgment,
and will make a practical, intelli.
gent and progressive representative
OF the rich counties which compose
the district. The people of Shen.
andoah ana Page ought TO vote for
him irrespective of party, for they
know him and cannot but neieve
that he would labor for the mate.
rial welfare of the State.
Me-. Samuel III. Bowman has been
nominated by the Republicans of
Shenandoah for the Legislature
We do not know Mr.. Bowman. Int
il is a good name, and we hare no
doubt he is n good man. The Re
publicans Of Shenandoah can be
trusted to do the right thing at the
right time. King for the Senate
from Page and Shenandoah, and
BrOyles for the House IN the form.
er and Bowman in the latter will
sweep the district.
From the Pag. Courier
Mr.. Frank King, o. Shenandoah
county, who received the Repdbli-
can nomination in the New Market
Convention, for Senator, is a prOmi.
nent and well.known citizen OF his
county, where he has resided for
The last fifteen years. He is an &C.
compllshed gentleman, OF frst-class
business qualities, and respected
and esteemed by all who know him
without regard to party. He is at
this time President of the Shenan-
doah County Agricultural Fair, and
has received from all sides we'll
merited commentator Tor the bust.
uesS tact and energy with which he
has conducted its affairs. He is al.
so largely interested in the iron and
other mineral interests of his coun.
ty, which he has done much to de.
veIop. He is personally very popu.
lar, and would be hard to beot in
Shenandoah for any Office tor which
he should offer, and when the PEG.
pie of Page have had opportunity
to know him, as they will have
soon, we think we may be able to
say the same of him in this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. IA
desperate fight with knives took
place early this morning on Ninth
street between Mamie Jarne and
Nora King. Nora accused the
Jsrne woman with poisoning the
mind of the landlady against her,
and a violent quarrel ensoed. II
waxed warmer and finally both
drew knives, and before The by
ISLANDERS could interfere the infurI.
ated women were slashing each
other and their faces were covered
with blood. Both are dangerously
if not fatally, injured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

Frof. Geo. II. Hulvey, who had
been nominated by the Democrats
of Rockingham for the House Of
Delegates, declined to accept, and
Geo. b. Keezle, as present Senator
from that county, has been placed
on the ticket in his stead.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

The Grand Lodge of Masons of
Missouri has passed a resolution
refusing liquor dealers to that or
der, and requiring members of the
order in the business now, to aban.
don the traffic or be expelled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

Detective John 7. James, who
killed Jas. Riley, his partner, 10
Norfolk, has been bailed in the
sum of $1,000.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
NOTICE
TO
TAXPAYERS.

. | will attend at the following places, on
toe days mentioned, for the purpose Of re-
ce'y'ug the State and County Taxes for
the year 1881.
Qo'cksburg, Tuesday, October. 20
New Market, Friday aud Saturday, Octo-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

strasburg, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov.
NeuoeF -.--..---...----. ..---...c ana
Lebanon, Thunday, November. ....l0
After filing the above appointments !
will be in the Treasurer's office at Wood
stock.
Remember per cent. will be added to
all unpaid Tax bills after December LIST,
1857. GEO. w. KOONTZ,
Oct. 10, 81. Treasurer Shen. County
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28


The emigration Of cashiers is at
present from the Canadian end of
the line and shows that the Cana.
dams are very apt pupils In matters
OF irregular finance and other en-
terprises introduced into their
country by Americans. A Toronto
dispatch says: "Philip Herr, cash.
Ter OF the Willard tract depository,
has skipped to the United States
with $4,000 OF the depositor's
funds" In other words he wore
a religions mien long enough to
get bold of a large amount of cash
and was then mean enough to
make tracks with it to this country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

DR.. King is in Page, and will
not leave there until he shall con-
clude his canvass. He is accom-
panied by Broyles, Newman, We'll
Hy, Snyder, and doubtless many
others. He has the entire sup
port of the Republicans of Page
county assisted by Democrats who
believe in a protective policy. The
editorial support which he get
from the Courier testifes his posi-
tive strength. AS soon as he shall
return from Page, he and his friends
here will begin a vigorous canvass
and on next court.day he, Yost,
Riddleberger and others will en-.
deavOr to entertain the people Of
Shenandoah.
BY that time, Mr.. Bowman, who
is necessarily absent from the
county will be here to express for
himself or through such represen.
tatives as he may choose his views
on all public questions of the most
vital concern to our people.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
CHEAP HOMES !
TIE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND vALUA-
BILE LOT OF REAL ESTATE EVER
OFFERED FOR sALEIN
WOODSTOCK.
M bod sod prlyateIy befole

If not sold privately before
WEDNESDAY, NOV. SOrH, 1887,
| will offer at public sale, on that day, the
following splendid lots aud buildings near
the public square of the town
Six Dwellings,
nearly all new and in good condition, the
lots TO which comprise the entire square
bounded by Court, Church, Water and
High streets. Also the half acre lot known
as the Old lanyard property on Water
street, adjoining the property Of n. V.
French. Also the
NEW HOUSE AND ONE ACRE LOT
on the West side of the railroad near the
depot, aud valuable building lot ad.
joining this one and containing four
acres. Also 23i acres, adjoining the lands
Of Trout aud others, within half mile Of
town. Also
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28
Six Dwellings,
100 A @ R E S |

known as the Barr farm, in q good state of
cultivation, situated about half mile
east of town.
lV'Terms easy, Call on or address
DIR. ]. s. IRWIN,
Woodstock Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-28

p. S.-Persons knowing themselves in
debted to the firms OF Irwin & Son, Irwin,
Bro. & Co.. aud J. S. I-wiu, must come
forward and settle their accounts before
the LIST Of November or they will be placed
in the hands Of o collector J.SI.T
The Democratic advocate., 1887-12-03
An improvement Aggociatiou.

The ApyoCATE' article last week on ''What
Can be Done for Westminster has been
generally read and fayorably commented upon
by the citizens of the city. The matters
treated of, however, should not stop with
favorable comment. Aclionis what is needed.
An Improvement Association should be or
ganized, and through it all suggestions made
could be successfully carried ont. Such an
association could be incorporated with power
to buy and sef1s44trslI, ,lt5dfid itid DISPOSE of
houses, to build and operate hotels, Ssc., &c.
Now is the time to commence. During tie
winter much could be done to build up tho
population aud trade of Westminster, ard
every business man in the city should take AN
interest and invest of his means to that end
The proprietors of this Journal have nos
MUCH nsaas to lend to public enterprises,
but are willing to do what they can in that
way, and 10 further all schemes and plans for
the Improvement of Westminster with the
use of their columns. Not being able TO assist
much financially they are reluctant to take an
active lead, but if the business men will indi.
cate any purpose of forming an Improvement
company they will tender the use of the An.
yooATE Building for preliminary meetings,
and will invite to conference next week all
who will agree to join sach an organization.
There is enough capital here to eal v cut
every suggestion made last week, and h Nre.
Only the will is needed. Business men #
Westminster, we are ready to hear from yAN
Act promptly, and let the year 1888 show a
large growth of the city in trade and popula-
ton, and in general improvement, Those
who cannot find time to call personally within
II day or two, pan signify their interest by
drapping us note to that effect.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-12-03

Specimen Porkers-A Skillful Surgical Opera
tion-Friends Quarterly Meeting.


tion-Friends' Quarterly Meeting.
You have perhaps by this time concluded
that dearth of news was prevailing here, or
possibly this part of Carroll had become iso-
lated of her grand domain, The former would
partially sustain us, did we propose public
apology for being placed upon the delinquent
list. This we decline, as we do not claim any
merits when found to be in default. OF the
latter we arc pleased to say that instead of ret
regarding, quite the reverse is very apparent.
The community here is mostly composed of
mind-your-ow business, push ahead, liberal,
hospitable citizens, not given to booming
demonstrations of private or public success
The closing scene. however, of industry and
economy, endorsed by the blessings Of kind
Providence, well merits the humble acknowl
edgment by prayer and praise to Him who
aendeth the gentle rain and the sun to shine.
In addition 10 the abundance gathered during
the late fruitful season for the sustenance and
support of man and beast, the well filed corn
cribs add charm. And then the fine porkePs.
We almost forgot them, as they are so common
here. Of these some are already slaughtered,
while others are yet adorning the sty. As
specimen weight we send the folowing-Geo.
H. Brown, two, 525, 375; John CARRIER, two,
500, $50; R. j. Matthias, three, averaging
327. These are but fair average specimens of
many yet to hear Of in the near future.
About four weeks ago Miss Hannah Adams,
of this vicinity, underwent very critical sur
gical operation, from which she has so far
recovered as to be able to walk about the
house, enjoying good health and spirits, the
wound healing nicely. Daring the past year
che had been suffering with pain, the effects
Of dangerous cancer in her left breast. To
remove il the entira breast was taken of,
which, together with other oanoerous affected
parts of flesh, weighed three pounds. This
very critical operation was most successfully
performed by DR.. J. A. Burlington, son of DR..
]. f. Burlington, of New Windsor. His
father, Drs j. J. Weaver, of Uniontown;
Dehoff, of Union Bridge; Hyson, of Baltimore
city, and others were present, and rendered
the necessary aid during the time this critical
operation was performed.
Friends regular quarterly meeting was well
attended on Sunday and Monday last. Mar
garetta Walton, of Chester oolRty, Pa, deliv-
cred very Interesting discourse on Sunday.
The weather Is dry, cold and bracing.
Mercury l2e Thursday morning.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-12-03
Woodbine Items.

Farmers have finished butchering, except
some few, that have pork for market. We
had very few heavy perkers in this section
this year.
Qnite number OF our farmers have decided
TO quit farming and are making sale of their
personal property and intend renting in the
spring. Farming is getting to be such poor
pay that some are getting disguised, while
others still stick to it.
After quite long illness Mr.. John Gartrell
died at his residence near here, on Sunday,
the 9th ultimo, age 65 years. He had been
a sufferer from nervous debility for a number
of years. His remains we're inferred at Nor
gan Chapel burying ground on Tuesday, 29th,
at 10 o'clock a. M, (Rev. Edward Smith
olficiating) in the presence ofa large eoncourse
of people by the Masons and Odd Fellows, he
being faithful member of both orders. He
leaves wife and four children, all of whom
are grown.
Captain Newport is still making improve
ments around Woodbine. The Captain is
doing his very best to make Woodhine place
Of Importance, and he should be allied in his
undertaking.
s. d. Waters, one of our merchants, has
sold out his entire stock to Charles Jessups,
who has taken possession of the store aud has
;rdoddcdh-1eew lot of goods to the old stock.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-12-03
BURGLARY AT NEW WINDSOR.
The Telephone Spreads the News, Resulting
in the Speedy Capture, Commitment and
Indictmanf of the ThiaYes.

Between one and two o'clock on Thursday
morning the store of Allen Hibberd, at New
Windsor, was entered and robbed. The
thieves first tried to effect an entrance at a
side door. Failing in this they procured rail
road spikes and forced the front door open.
They carried off two overcoats, gloves, cloth
ing, shoes, hats, razors, revolvers and jewelry.
T6eir old shoes and hats they left behind.
Two suspicious looking tramps were loiter-
ing about town in the afternoon, and were in
Mr.. Hibberd' s store at night. A pair ofgloves
were found on the railroad near Judge Sling
luff s, and a cost mark was picked up on the
track near Linwood. This would indicate
that the thieves took opposite directions after
dividing their booty.
Miss Mary b. Shelman, at Westminster
Exchange, telephoned the robbery as far as
the lines would reach, and informed officers.
About ten o'clock information was received
from Mr.. John Christmas, at Sandyville, that
a man wearing a dark. blue overcoat, and ped.
ding small articles, had gone down the road
towards Finksburg. Constable John Thorn.
son at once started in pursuit, and by twelve
O. clock had his man safely lodged in Jail. He
was at the residence of Mr., Peter Woods. near
Finksburg, where he had offered goods for
sale. He gave the name of William Hayes,
and is about twenty. five years of age. Mr..
Hibberd was notified, and came to Westmin-
ster aud identified the goods in his possession.
Later in the afternoon the other man was
caught near Lynch's lumber-yard, where he
was hiding, and with number of the stolen
articles in his possession. He was about II
years of age, and gave his name as William
Lawrence.
Constable Thomson look his prisoners be.
fore Justice G. w. Crapster, who committed
them for the action Of the grand jury. The
latter body indicted both yesterday morning.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-12-03
GAMER ITEMS.
Protracted Meetings--oyster Supper and Fes
tiYal--RenoYals--Some Hog Meights.


Observation-Disclosures Hog Weights.
The Protracted Meeting which commenced
here in Mount Pleasant Church some time ago
has Just closed Quite a number have
professed to have found the remission for their
sins; and number have united with the
church.
Messrs Ejmondson Poole came home
last Saturday. Having about completed
trcshing for The farmers in this locality, they
lately had been saving lumber in Freedom
district, and erected new bridge over Nor
gan run, under CONTRACT from the County
Commissioners.
Providence NJ. p. Church contemplates
holding an oyster supper and festival at the
church. commencing Wednesday, December
II, and continue each night until Saturday
night, 18th. The proceeds are to be applied
for the benefit of the church.
Several of our citizens have left here lately
and moved to the Powhatan Factory, in Balti-
more county, where they have obtained en-
ployment for themselves and children. We
understand that more contemplate going in
the near future with their families.
e. w. Palmer, who had been confined to
the house by sickness for some time, has so
far recovered as to be out again.
Lewis Shipley is putting his canning house
in trim for winter, taking up his water pipes
and giving it general cleaning out.
We append the weight Of some of the pork
ers killed here in the last few days;
Millard Sicily, four, 225, 21l, 2I2, 206;
Elias Griffee, one, 262l, ]. A. Edmondson,
two, 24s. 23I; Rachel Poole, two, iSl, III;
james Colin. two, 152, 282l; Thomas Broth
ers. one, Ill; Joseph Willis, four, 1s2, 247,
2074, POI; Jacob Miller, one, 366; r. w.
Barnes. one, 400; G. W. Frizzell, one, 2214;
A. M. Gambler, two, 1881, 1724.